Mr. Kelley Grant, Executive Director

Kelley and Julie Grant and their four children served on the Santiago, Chile mission team for 11 years. They returned to the states in early 2010 and now attend the Prestoncrest Church of Christ in Dallas, Texas. Kelley graduated from Texas A&M University in 1992 with a BA in Speech and Communication. At Texas A&M, he was a member of Aggies for Christ, a student leader of Aggies for Christ in the Orient (1992) and was honored as a member of the Speech Communication Association. In 2006, he earned a MA in Organizational Leadership from Azusa Pacific University. Kelley was recruited for the Santiago team while serving as a trust officer at Nations Bank in Dallas. Kelley and Julie and their four children served on a GCM Missionary team in Santiago, Chile for 11 years before returning to the states. Kelley assumed the role of Executive Director of Great Cities Missions in January 2011.

Dr. Gary Sorrells, Director Emeritus

Upon his family’s return to the United States in 1977, Gary served three years as a member of the Bible Faculty of Lubbock Christian University and eleven years as a member of the Mission Faculty of Abilene Christian University. He has worked with Great Cities Missions since 1980, currently serving as Director Emeritus. Gary has received both the B.A and M.A. degrees in Bible from Abilene Christian University. In 1994, he earned the Doctor of Ministry degree from Abilene Christian University.

"Proclaiming Jesus by planting churches in the great cities of the Latin world has been the central thrust of my life since 1968. As a resident of Latin America for eight years it was an honored privilege to direct a full time leadership training school, a Christian camp and to plant a church with a great team of co-workers. That congregation is now led by national elders, deacons, teachers and evangelist."

Mr. Ron Freitas, Associate Director, Director of Coaching

Ron spent fifteen years as a missionary in Curitiba, Brazil as well as 10 years in stateside ministry. He has a Bachelor's degree in Theology from Bear Valley Biblical Institute of Denver and holds a Certificate in Mediation and Certificate of Graduate Study in Conflict Resolution from Abilene Christian Universities' Center for Conflict Resolution. Ron joined the staff in 2001 and serves as Associate Director and Director of Team Strategies.

Mr. Bryan Gibbs, Director of Brasilian Team and Church Development

Bryan has worked for Great Cities Missions since February 1994. During this time he has served as Director of Recruiting and also as Director of Training for the ministry. He and his wife, Becky, have been married for 30 years and have four sons. Bryan graduated from Abilene Christian University in 1977 with a BA degree in Biblical and Related Studies. In 1981 he received his Master of Missionlogy degree, also from Abilene Christian University.

"I first visited Brazil in 1976. At that time the Lord placed a burden on my heart for lost souls of Latin America. For my entire adult life, this conern has been the 'north star' that has oriented my ministry. It is a priviledge to dedicate my life to the growth and strengthening of God's Kingdom in Latin America."

Mrs. Georgia Freitas, Director of Center for Missionary Team Women and Children

Georgia, with more than 18 years of experience in ministry and missions, leads the Missionary Women's Training and Support Program at GCM. She serves as Director of the Center for Missionary Team Women and Children. Georgia is a graduate of the Bear Valley School of Biblical Studies Women's Program.

Dr. Becky Holton, Director of Missionary Care

Becky has served as the Director of Missionary Care since 2009. She and her husband, Kerry, have been involved in ministry all of their married lives. The Holtons are grateful parents of three children and three grandchildren who are serving the Lord in various roles globally. Becky is a licensed therapist with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and a PhD in Child, Youth and Family Science. She also is a Certified Crisis Response Therapist.

"It is a special privilege to work with and care for missionaries. I feel extremely blessed to be able to serve these special people who have answered God's call."

Mr. Calvin Henry, Director of Latin Teams

Calvin and his wife Linda have been involved in Latin American missions since 1977. They served in Costa Rica eleven years, Colombia three years, and in Tegucigalpa, Honduras seven years where Calvin served as the president of the Baxter Institute. He also began the Spanish ministry of the Impact Houston Church. He has worked at Great Cities Missions as Director of Hispanic Latin American Teams since 2004. Calvin has degrees from Abilene Christian University and Harding Graduate School of Religion.

"From the time I took my first Spanish class in seventh grade, I felt called to be a missionary to Latin America. I have fallen in love with that part of the world and thank God for giving me the privilege of working with the Latin American people in taking the good news of Jesus to their world."

Mr. Scott Reynolds, Director of Training

Scott spent over eight years as a missionary in Rio de Janeiro. He also worked for two years as a marriage and family therapist. He and his wife Sharla have three great kids and will celebrate 20 years of marriage this year. Scott serves as the Co-Director of Missionary Training. Scott received a Bible degree from Sunset International Bible Institute, a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Lubbock Christian University, and a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University.

"When you have an opportunity to see God at work in real and powerful ways, there really is nothing more rewarding or exciting. Having experienced that in Brazil, I am excited to be a part of the GCM team, helping others accomplish their God given calling for missions with people in a part of the world that I have come to love deeply."

Mr. Enoch Rinks, Director of Recruiting

Born in Savannah, TN, Enoch Rinks became interested and active in missions at an early age. After graduating from Freed-Hardeman University with a degree in Finance and a Masters in Ministry, Enoch worked as a youth minister in Lawrenceburg, TN for four years. In 2002, he became part of the Asunción Mission Team and moved to Texas to train with GCM before going on to Paraguay in 2003 to plant congregations in Asunción. Enoch married Laura Cavellini in 2008 and is excited about the new opportunity with GCM to recruit and train mission teams for the future.

Mrs. Kay Shelton, Director of Finance and Operations

Kay spent twenty years in bookkeeping and accounting. She has an Associate’s degree from York College and a Bachelor’s from Harding University. She and her husband, Mike, have two fantastic children, Rob (26) and Kati (24). Kay currently serves as the Director of Finance and Operations at GCM.

Mrs. Kati Clement, Executive Assistant and Graphic Design

Kati has been working with GCM since 2007. She currently serves as Assistant to the Executive Director. She and her husband, Travis, have been married for four years. Kati is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington with a BA in Art History.

"I am overjoyed to be a part of the mission and to work with such wonderful people."

Mrs. Tiffany Vincent, Church Planting Assistant

Tiffany has been with GCM since January of 2008. She and her husband, Sean, have been married over 23 years and have three children.

"I am thankful to be in a position that has an eternal purpose working with people who love the Lord.”"

Mrs. Debbie Cusic, Accounting Assistant

Debbie has been with GCM since April 2010 and serves as assistant to Director of Finance and Operations. She is a graduate of Abilene Christian University with a degree in Elementary Education. She and her husband, Tom, have been married 25 years and have two daughters.

Mrs. Linda Henry, Director of Latin Team Women

Linda has worked in Latin America since 1977 with her husband Calvin. She has a BA in English and Latin from Abilene Christian University and has undergone graduate studies in Missions at Abilene Christian University. Linda is the Consultant to Latin Teams at GCM.

Mrs. Becky Gibbs, Brasilian Team and Church Development Assistant

Becky has a degree from Abilene Christian University in Home Economics Education. She and her husband Bryan worked in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for over nine years. After living in the States for 17 years, they have returned to Brazil to open Great Cities Missions’ South American Office of Recruiting and Training. She currently serves as Administrative Coordinator.

Mr. Mike Shelton, Information Technology

Mike has been working in networks administration for over 20 years. He holds a BA in Computer Science from Abilene Christian University. He and his wife, Kay, have two children, Rob (26) and Kati (24). Mike currently serves the GCM staff by volunteering his expertise to manage our computer systems.